Wednesday, 11 June 2014

Toia Mai Te Waka Nei

This waiata is commonly used to welcome visitors. The image of pulling a waka to shore can symbolise unity and bringing people together. Focus on learning the tune, words and actions to the waiata. Don't worry about the Haka and poi as well do our own version of these once we know the waiata well.

Happy learning!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAyRRl_Drwg&safe=active

LYRICS:

Tōia mai te waka nei 
Kūmea mai te waka nei 
Ki te takotoranga i takoto ai
Tiriti te mana motuhake 

Te tangi a te manu e 
Pīpīwharauroa 
Kūi! Kūi! Kūi! 
Whitiwhiti ora!
Hui e, tāiki e.

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